2020 Map of Cerro Pelon

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the high-altitude volcanic landscape of northwestern New Mexico, dominated by the prominent peaks of Cerro Pelon and Cerro Osha. This terrain is characterized by a series of deep drainages including San Mateo Canyon and San Lucas Canyon, which fall away from the massive Mesa Chivato. The map documents a complex network of forest service roads and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which winds through the central portion of the quadrangle near Spud Patch Canyon. High-country water management is evident through numerous named collection points like Llanito Frio Tanks and Antelope Tank, as well as several springs such as Elkins Spring and Manuel Spring. The boundary between McKinley and Cibola counties bisects the region, reflecting the administrative divisions of this remote mountain landscape where headwaters like Seboyetita Cr and the Rio Paguate originate.